Franchise Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Whether it’s a troublesome franchisee, an aggressive competitor, or a problem supplier, you need the best possible representation when disputes arise. Through our representation of clients throughout the United States, our team has made important law for franchisors on numerous legal issues. With experience supporting local, national, and international franchisors in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, we’ll help you determine the best course of action, and resolve the matter—promptly and effectively. Our experience includes:

• Alternative dispute resolution
  • Arbitration
  • Mediation
  • Mini-trials
• Antitrust claims
  • Product sourcing claims
  • Tying claims
• Class actions
• Employment
  • ADA claims
  • Discrimination and harassment claims
  •  Workers compensation
• Franchise sales and development
  • Earnings claims
  • Encroachment
  • Fraud and misrepresentation
  • Site selection and assistance
  • Statutory compliance
  • Disclosure violations
• Franchisee relationship
  • Bankruptcy
  • Breach of contract
  • Covenants not to compete
  • Franchisee councils and associations
  • Good faith and fair dealing
  • Renewals
  • Relocations
  • Standards violations
  • Supply and distribution
  • Terminations
  • Tortious interference
  • Transfers
  • Underreporting of sales
• Trademark protection and enforcement
  • Domain name disputes
  • Enforcing system standards and specifications
  • Franchisor inspections and associated liability risks
  • Trademark dilution
  • Trademark infringement
• Vicarious liability
  • ADA liability
  • Agency and control issues
  • Indemnification issues
  • Insurance issues